Ted S. Nelson

Ted S. Nelson
Member of the 22nd and 23rd Guam Legislature
In office
January 4, 1993 (1993-Jan-04) – January 6, 1997 (1997-Jan-06)
Member of the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th Guam Legislature
In office
January 3, 1983 (1983-Jan-03) – January 7, 1991 (1991-Jan-07)
Personal details
Born Theodore Sgambelluri Nelson
(1935-05-17) May 17, 1935
Political party Democratic Party of Guam
Spouse(s) Gloria Camacho Borja
Children Glenn, Gwen, Rhonda, Ted, Jr., and Mary Adelbai Wenty (adopted)
Residence Yigo, Guam
Alma mater College of Guam (A.A.), Ohio State University (B.A.), University of New Mexico (M.A.)
Profession Politician, educator

Ted S. Nelson (born May 17, 1935) also known as Theodore Sgambelluri Nelson, was a Democratic senator in the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, and 23rd Guam Legislatures.[1]

Biography

He was born on May 17, 1935 to Peter Flores Taitano Nelson and Laura Sgambelluri. Nelson graduated from George Washington High School. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from the College of Guam, a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, and a Master's degree from the University of New Mexico.[2]

Nelson taught physical education at George Washington High School. He served as Vice Principal of George Washington Junior High School and later John F. Kennedy High School. He served as principal at George Washington Junior and Senior High Schools. He served as a special assistant under Governor Camacho and Governor Bordallo.[2]

Nelson is the paternal grandfather of Senator Telena Cruz Nelson.[3]

Public Life

Guam Constitutional Convention

Nelson served as a delegate in the Guam Constitutional Convention.[2]

Arriola-Nelson Gubernatorial Ticket

In 1974, Joaquin C. Arriola teamed up with Nelson in the Democratic Party of Guam Gubernatorial Primary. In the primary, Arriola-Nelson placed 4th against the teams of Ricardo J. Bordallo and Rudolph G. Sablan, Pedro C. Sanchez and Esteban U. Torres, and Manuel F.L. Guerrero and David D.L. Flores, with 1,254 votes.[4]

Guam Constitutional Convention 1977

During the 1977 Guam Constitutional Convention, Nelson served as a delegate from Mongmong-Toto-Maite and secretary of the convention.[2]

1978 and 1980 2nd Legislative District Elections

Nelson ran for a seat from the Guam 2nd Legislative District in 1978 and 1980. In 1978, Nelson garnered 2,255 votes in the primary, but lost with a 9th place finish of 3,067 votes in the general election.[5] In 1980, Nelson garnered 1,980 votes in the primary,but lost with an 8th place finish of 2,891 votes in the general election.[6]

17th Guam Legislature

In the 1982 general election, Nelson placed 5th.[7] During the 17th Guam Legislature, Nelson introduced 168 bills.[8]

18th Guam Legislature

In the 1984 Democratic primary election, Nelson placed 3rd with 7,269 votes. In the general election, Nelson placed 12th with 13,882 votes.[7][9]

19th Guam Legislature

In the 1986 general election, Nelson placed 5th with 17,200 votes.[10][11]

20th Guam Legislature

In the 1988 Democratic primary election, Nelson placed 5th with 8,016 votes. In the general election, Nelson placed 14th with 14,668 votes.[12][13]

1990 Election

In the 1990 Democratic primary election, Nelson placed 2nd with 9,956 votes. In the general election, Nelson placed 22nd with 15,640 votes.[14]

22nd Guam Legislature

In 1992, Nelson sought to return to the Guam Legislature. In the general election, Nelson placed 21st with 15,228 votes.[15] During the 22nd Guam Legislature, Nelson introduced 213 bills.[16]

23rd Guam Legislature

In 1994, Nelson sought reelection to the Guam Legislature. In the general election, Nelson placed 14th with 18,827.[17] During the 23rd Guam Legislature, Nelson introduced 181 bills.[18] Nelson served as Vice President of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures from January 1, 1995 to December 31, 1996.[19]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Guam Election Commission. 2014 Election Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Guam Constitutional Convention 1977. Proceedings of the Guam Constitutional Convention 1977. Agana, Guam 1979.
  3. ↑ Committee to Elect Telena Cruz Nelson. Please elect Telena Cruz Nelson for Senator 2016. Hagatna, Guam.
  4. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1974-1976 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  5. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1979 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  6. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1980 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  7. 1 2 Guam Election Commission. Election 1984 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  8. ↑ Guam Legislature. Seventeenth Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  9. ↑ Guam Legislature. Eighteenth Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  10. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1986 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  11. ↑ Guam Legislature. Nineteenth Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  12. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1988 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  13. ↑ Guam Legislature. Twentieth Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  14. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1990 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  15. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1992 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  16. ↑ Guam Legislature. Twenty-Second Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  17. ↑ Guam Election Commission. Election 1994 Comparative Analysis Report. Hagatna, Guam.
  18. ↑ Guam Legislature. Twenty-Third Guam Legislature, Bills Introduced by Senator T.S. Nelson. Hagatna, Guam.
  19. ↑ APIL. HISTORICAL LISTING OF APIL OFFICERS, Hagatna, Guam.
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